Trinity River Fishing
Public access points, live USGS flow and nearby shops along the Trinity River in Texas.
- 17access points
- 8counties
- 26flow gauges
Photo: William L. Farr, CC BY 4.0
The Trinity River at a glance
Across 8 counties, TPWD shows 17 public access points on the Trinity River.
Access is heaviest in Liberty (4), Chambers (3), Leon (3), Madison (2) and Walker (2).
Reservoirs on the river with their own page: Lake Livingston.
Trinity River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
USGS numbers on the Trinity River
Live cubic feet per second for the Trinity River.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Us Hwy 281 Nr Windthorst, Tx | 0 cfs, 2.30 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:45 am |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro, Tx | 1 cfs, 3.82 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd, Tx | 25 cfs, 4.22 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Ft Worth, Tx | 19 cfs, 0.76 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Beach St, Ft Worth, Tx | 51 cfs, 14.59 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Rd, Fort Worth, Tx | 221 cfs, 43.30 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:30 am |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Grand Prairie, Tx | 328 cfs, 2.87 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:30 am |
| Trinity Rv At Dallas, Tx | 567 cfs, 12.10 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 10, 2026 8:15 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Access points along the Trinity River
- Liberty County4 access points on the Trinity River
- Chambers County3 access points on the Trinity River
- Leon County3 access points on the Trinity River
- Madison County2 access points on the Trinity River
- Walker County2 access points on the Trinity River
- Anderson County1 access point on the Trinity River
- Freestone County1 access point on the Trinity River
- San Jacinto County1 access point on the Trinity River
Lakes beside the Trinity River corridor
Richland Chambers Reservoir
3 miles from the nearest Trinity River access point, 41,356 acres.
See detailsHouston County Lake
6 miles from the nearest Trinity River access point, 1,330 acres.
See detailsLake Livingston
6 miles from the nearest Trinity River access point, 90,000 acres.
See detailsCedar Creek Reservoir
15 miles from the nearest Trinity River access point, 32,623 acres.
See detailsLakes within 15 miles of a Trinity River access point that TPWD rates good or excellent, by species.
River towns on the Trinity River
- AnahuacChambers County, 4 miles from the nearest Trinity River access
- PalestineAnderson County, 11 miles from the nearest Trinity River access
- LivingstonPolk County, 10 miles from the nearest Trinity River access
- HuntsvilleWalker County, 14 miles from the nearest Trinity River access
Bait close to the Trinity River
- Harbor InnCorsicana, (903) 874-7000
- Richland Chambers MarinaCorsicana, (903) 874-7000
- Bay Adventures SportfishingBaytown, (281) 413-8991
- Ouzo BaitsPalestine, (903) 729-4833
- Browder's 3278 MarinaColdspring, (936) 653-4031
- White Rock City MarinaTrinity, (936) 594-2824
- Freedom Shores MarinaTrinity, (936) 594-5542
Shops within 12 miles of a Trinity River access point; OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists.
Ahead of a trip to the Trinity River
How many places can I reach the Trinity River?
You will find 17 public access points on the Trinity River.
Which counties have access to the Trinity River?
Access is heaviest in Liberty County, Chambers County, Leon County, Madison County, Walker County and Anderson County.
How do I check Trinity River levels before a trip?
The flow table on this page reads 8 USGS gauges on the river every hour.
Which reservoirs sit on the Trinity River?
Lake Livingston.
Which towns are close to the Trinity River?
Anahuac, Palestine, Livingston and Huntsville.
Which shops serve the Trinity River?
Look at Harbor Inn in Corsicana, one of 7 listed shops close to an access point.
Are there lakes near the Trinity River?
Richland Chambers Reservoir is 3 miles from a Trinity River access point, followed by Houston County Lake and Lake Livingston.
Which fish should I target near the Trinity River?
Around the river, TPWD rates catfish, crappie and white & hybrid striped bass highest most often.
How spread out is access on the Trinity River?
The access stretch covers 8 counties, north in Anderson to south in Chambers County.
When should I plan a Trinity River trip?
Spring runs and calm fall evenings are prime on the Trinity River when flows are normal.
Can I walk the banks of the Trinity River?
The streambed of the navigable Trinity River is public, but stay off the private banks.
Do I need a freshwater endorsement on the Trinity River?
Anglers 17 and older on the Trinity River need a Texas freshwater license.
The rest of the Texas rivers
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